Updated July 2026
Kentucky Waterfalls
14 documented Kentucky waterfalls, tallest first. Height, type, trail distance, and land manager for each — every entry cited.
- 14 falls
| Waterfall | Height | Type | Access | Trail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yahoo Falls · McCreary County County | 113 ft | plunge | Short Hike | 1 mi |
| Anglin Falls · Rockcastle County | 75 ft | plunge | Moderate Hike | 1.7 mi |
| Cumberland Falls · McCreary County County | 68 ft | block | Roadside | — |
| Bad Branch Falls · Letcher County | 60 ft | cascade | Moderate Hike | 2.1 mi |
| Broke Leg Falls · Menifee County | 60 ft | plunge | Short Hike | 0.3 mi |
| Eagle Falls · McCreary County | 44 ft | plunge | Moderate Hike | 1.8 mi |
| Copperas Falls · Wolfe County | 40 ft | plunge | Moderate Hike | 3.2 mi |
| Vanhook Falls · Laurel County | 40 ft | plunge | Moderate Hike | 5.4 mi |
| Flat Lick Falls · Jackson County County | 33 ft | plunge | Short Hike | 1 mi |
| Bark Camp Creek Cascades · Whitley County | 25 ft | cascade | Moderate Hike | 5 mi |
| Princess Falls · McCreary County | 20 ft | cascade | Short Hike | 2.6 mi |
| Dog Slaughter Falls · Whitley County County | 15 ft | cascade | Moderate Hike | 2.5 mi |
| Creation Falls · Wolfe County | 12 ft | block | Short Hike | 1.5 mi |
| Lick Creek Falls · McCreary County | — | plunge | Moderate Hike | 5.2 mi |
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